US Bridges

US 231 MP 30.576 over SR 134 * C.S.X. R.R.

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · Jct. SR 134 · Structure no. 006630

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
274 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,115
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 MP 30.576 over SR 134 * C.S.X. R.R. is a concrete tee beam carrying US 231 MP 30.576 over SR 134 * C.S.X. R.R. in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,115 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,848 by 2033. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 MP 30.576
CrossesSR 134 * C.S.X. R.R.
LocationJct. SR 134
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31365, -85.50582
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,115 (2013)
Projected traffic11,848 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 MP 30.576 over SR 134 * C.S.X. R.R. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 MP 30.576 over SR 134 * C.S.X. R.R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 MP 30.576 over SR 134 * C.S.X. R.R. carry?

About 9,115 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 231 MP 30.576 over SR 134 * C.S.X. R.R.?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 MP 30.576 over SR 134 * C.S.X. R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.